The Laverstoke
A distinguished signature serve celebrating the botanical depth of Bombay Sapphire. This refreshing cocktail balances the floral sweetness of elderflower and rosso vermouth with the zest of lime and the spicy warmth of ginger ale.
What it tastes like
Fresh mint and sliced ginger provide a sharp, aromatic opening followed by floral elderflower and botanical gin. The taste is a balance of sweet cordial and the drying effect of Rosso vermouth, with a prickly carbonation from the ginger ale. The finish is long and herbaceous with a mild heat from the ginger root.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Bombay Sapphire Gin50 ml
- Elderflower Cordial15 ml
- Rosso Vermouth15 ml
- Ginger Ale75 ml
- Lime2 wedges
- Fresh Ginger1 slice
- Fresh Mint1 ml
Preparation
- 1
Squeeze the juice of two lime wedges into a balloon glass.
- 2
Add the elderflower cordial, Bombay Sapphire Gin, and Rosso Vermouth.
- 3
Swirl the glass gently to mix the liquids.
- 4
Fill the glass completely with cubed ice and stir to chill.
- 5
Top with the ginger ale and gently stir again to combine.
- 6
Garnish with a snapped slice of ginger and an awoken mint sprig.
Substitutions
- Bombay Sapphire GinLondon Dry Gin — A standard London Dry gin increases the juniper presence and reduces the specific citrus-forward profile of the original.
- Elderflower CordialElderflower Liqueur — Using a liqueur instead of a cordial adds more alcohol and a slightly richer floral depth.
- Ginger AleGinger Beer — This substitution creates a much spicier, more pungent drink with a cloudy appearance.
- Rosso VermouthLillet Blanc — This removes the herbal bitterness of the vermouth and replaces it with honeyed citrus notes.
Variations
Spiced Laverstoke
Replace the Rosso vermouth with a dark amaro to introduce deeper earthy notes and increased bitterness.
Berry Laverstoke
Muddle two blackberries in the glass before adding liquids to add a tart, fruity component and a dark purple hue.